Department:

DSGN IPRE

Rank:

Research Assistant

Annual Basis:

12 Month

Review of Applications Begins

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed as needs arise.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications will be accepted continuously and reviewed as positions become available.

To apply, please submit:

• A current resume/CV that clearly shows how you meet the minimum qualifications.
• Three (3) professional references with contact information. References will not be contacted without prior notice.

For questions, please email CBSOHR@uoregon.edu.

Department Summary

For 50 years, the Institute for Policy Research and Engagement (IPRE - formerly the Community Service Center) at the University of Oregon has linked the skills, expertise, capacity, and innovation of higher education with the needs of communities and organizations throughout Oregon. IPRE is an interdisciplinary applied research and experiential-learning institute at the University of Oregon. IPRE provides planning, policy, and technical assistance to Oregon communities.

Position Summary

The University of Oregon's Institute for Policy Research and Engagement seeks to create a pool of qualified candidates to fill periodic vacancies for pro tem research/project management positions. All positions would be funding contingent, part-time, temporary assignments with an appointment of up to one year, but with the possibility of renewal for up to a total of three years depending on need, funding, and/or performance. Appointments would be as research assistants, conducting research, or project management under the direction of a principal investigator. Examples of current and past projects can be found at http://ipre.uoregon.edu/

Successful candidates will have professional experience and a commitment to working effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. We invite applications from qualified candidates who share our commitment to diversity and from members of underrepresented groups.

Minimum Requirements

• Master's Degree in Community and Regional Planning, Public Administration, Public Policy, Environmental Studies, or a related field.

Professional Competencies

• Ability to efficiently manage complex planning projects/processes.
• Commitment to justice, equity, inclusion, and diversity.
• Ability to communicate effectively to varied audiences, both orally and in writing.
• Understanding of complex long-range planning and development processes and issues.
• Skills and experience in public outreach, public involvement coordination, public body (elected, appointed, volunteer) liaising, and small group facilitation.
• Ability to evaluate, comment on, and direct master's-level student work using formal and informal assessment tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• American Institute of Certified Planners (or equivalent) certification.